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Feb 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Steve Martin's SNL 50th Anniversary Show: A Funny Look at Aging and Comedy

Steve Martin started the SNL 50th anniversary special with a funny monologue. He joked about his age and how he felt like he was 65, which he said was also not good. He also made fun of SNL's long history on NBC, saying that someone born during the first season could be dead by now. He even joked ab

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Feb 17 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Data Dive: What's the Deal with IRS Access?

DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been making waves in government circles. This time, it's all about an IRS employee with ties to DOGE getting access to a system full of sensitive taxpayer info. This system, called the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), lets IRS employees peek into taxpayer accounts

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Feb 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Elon Musk's Family Drama: A Twist of Public Intrigue

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has a family life that's as complex as his business ventures. Recently, Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative activist, stepped into the spotlight by claiming to be the mother of Musk's 13th child. This revelation has sparked a whirlwind of drama and speculati

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Feb 17 2025POLITICS

Kentucky's Big Storm: How Federal Help is Stepping In

Kentucky is facing a big problem. Severe storms, strong winds, flooding, and landslides have been causing trouble since February 14, 2025. The President has stepped in and declared a state of emergency. This means that federal help is on the way to support the state and local efforts. The Departmen

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Feb 17 2025POLITICS

New U. S. Strategy: Europe and Ukraine Left in the Dark?

The world is watching as President Trump takes a new approach to end the war in Ukraine. The U. S. is planning direct talks with Russia, which has left European allies and Ukrainian officials feeling left out. The U. S. is sending top officials to Saudi Arabia for these talks, but it's unclear if Uk

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Feb 17 2025SPORTS

Torrey Pines: A Tough Test for Top Golfers

Torrey Pines, a renowned golf course, is known for its challenging layout and unpredictable weather. This year, the 2025 Genesis Invitational, usually held at Riviera Country Club, was moved to Torrey Pines due to wildfires in LA. This change in venue proved to be a tough test for top golfers like S

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Feb 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mind-Altering Meds in Our Water: What's the Big Deal?

Psychotropic drugs are everywhere. They're among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide. These drugs can have serious effects on the environment. They can hurt other organisms even in tiny amounts. But what happens to these drugs when they go down the drain? Not much, it turns out.

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Feb 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water and Health: The Power of Data

Imagine having a magical map that shows where water is being used, where pollution is happening, and where diseases are spreading. That's exactly what the Water Health Open Knowledge Graph (WHOW-KG) does. It's not just a map; it's a tool designed to help us make smart decisions about water and healt

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Lighting Up the Cleanup: Bacteria's Hidden Talent

Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) are known for their ability to clean up aquaculture waters by breaking down harmful substances like ammonia and nitrite. But here's a surprising twist: these bacteria can also tackle a much tougher challenge. They can degrade stubborn pharmaceutical residues, such as ci

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

TBAs: Between Tradition and Policy in Rural Tanzania

In the rural areas of Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) found themselves in a tough spot. They used to be key players in the fight against maternal and child deaths. But things changed when global health rules shifted their role. Now, they were seen as obstacles to achieving certain heal

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